GSP Care of Ohio

GSP Care of Ohio Rescue Inc.

is a 501c3 Charitable Organization.

Welcome to our web site and the wonderful world of German Shorthaired Pointers! Our breed has been in the spotlight due to the beautiful "Carlee's" Best in Show win at the 2005 Westminster Dog Show. Those of us who love the breed ask that anyone who is considering adopting or buying a German Shorthaired Pointer remember that these dogs are not for everyone! The beautiful, behaved dog that millions of people saw on television is the result of good care, extensive training, and careful breeding.

Do not get a German Shorthaired Pointer unless you are committed to exercising both the body and mind of the dog, and are willing to make it a full member of the family. The high intellect, boundless energy, and curious nature of these dogs, not to mention their constant craving for consistent human contact, is the essence of their charm. However, these same traits will result in some very undesirable behaviors if they do not receive adequate attention and exercise. An ignored or lonely GSP will become bored easily. Barking, digging, wildness and general destruction may be the result.

Please remember- A German Shorthaired Pointer that does not receive mental and physical exercise can be difficult to live with. Our goal is for every GSP to have a happy, loving, home for it's entire life. If you do decide to become a GSP owner, whether via Rescue or by buying a puppy from a responsible breeder, make sure you understand the commitment you are making so this goal can be achieved! If they were the perfect breed for everyone, GSP rescue organizations would have very little to do.

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The German Shorthaired Pointer

The German Shorthaired Pointer is admired for its temperament and trainability. GSPs have a water repellent coat and webbed feat. The standard calls for females to be between 21 & 23 inches and 45 to 60 pounds; and males to be between 23 to 25 inches and from 55 to 70 pounds. The body coat should be short, dense and hard to touch. The standard also calls for docked tails. In the U.S. the GSP generally comes in any combination of liver & white, solid liver, liver & white ticked, patched or roan. Black, black & white, black & white ticked, patched or roan can be registered. They can compete in all events except confirmation showing, where they are disqualified.

German Shorthaired Pointers have a high energy level and need regular exercise. With proper socialization they are generally good with children and other dogs. Training is mandatory if you want a well behaved family companion. German Shorthaired Pointers were developed as an all around hunting dog, but also participate in tracking, conformation showing, search & rescue, drug & bomb detection, agility competition, and therapy work. However, their owners MUST take the time to do the proper training in order to achieve these results.

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